November 17, 2013

Journal Your Christmas 2013

I am usually not as well orgnised for Journal Your Christmas as I am this year.

It's just that this year I knew exactly what I wanted to do.

In February last year my mother-in-law gave me a box. Now many people give me boxes because they know I like to re-purpose them. I have a good old stash of boxes ready for mini book, albums etc.

But this one was really cute.

It was really thick and sturdy and a good size. I knew, from the first time I saw it, it was destined for JYC this year.

The trouble was, cute as it was, it was too ctesy for me and the back was heavily printed.

I don't do bright and funky Christmas really - I do vintage traditional, so the only thing for it was to recover it, which meant taking it apart, taking out the plastic front, off with the chimney etc.

The photo in the front - which just sort of worked - is of the front door of my dolls' house, all decked out for Christmas.

The box was a piece of cake - the roof an utter nightmare. And it isn't by any means perfect, but it is 'handmade and whimsical ' (code for a little bit scruffy!!!)

I also made the book to go inside it and so I am now all set for JYC this year.

I have decided that the focus is going to be photos of what we have at home in the way of Christmas decorations, ornaments, etc. The signs of Christmas in and around out home.

This will be my 8th Christmas Journal and so trying to come up with something new as a main focus each year is very challenging.

Comments

Beautiful "redecorating" job on your Christmas box. Thanks for sharing your photos, projects, and your Life! I always enjoy my weekly visit to your blog on the other side of the world! Blessings to you and your family!

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